Refrain: O, blest is Christ that came

in God’s most holy name.

1. Prepare the way, O Zion,

your Christ is drawing near!

Let every hill and valley

a level way appear.

Greet One who comes in glory,

foretold in sacred story. Refrain

2. He brings God’s rule, O Zion;

he comes from heaven above.

His rule is peace and freedom,

and justice, truth and love.

Lift high you praise resounding,

for grace and joy abounding. Refrain

3. Fling wide you gates, O Zion;

your Savior’s rule embrace.

His tidings of salvation

proclaim in every place.

All lands will bow before him,

their voices will adore him. Refrain

Words: Frans Mikael Franzen (1772-1847); tr. Composite, adapt. Charles P. Price (b. 1920) Music: Beredon vag for Herran, melody fromThen Swenska Psalmboken, 1697.